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RP2-Economic Transformation & Development

Objectives - Impact:

Main aim of this research pillar
is to examine how and to which extent the EMU has stimulated Economic
Transformation & promoted Economic Development in certain group of
countries. It will be contemplated how the EMU has affected old member states
(Western Europe), new member states (Eastern Europe)
and how it influences the economic environment of aspiring member states. Moreover, our research group in the Czech Republic will contribute with its research input on how the EMU has affected SME's and retail economy in the EU.

Sub-Activities/Topics Covered:

a) EMU’s impact on Economic
Transformation & Development: West European member states

b) EMU’s impact on Economic
Transformation & Development: East European member states (new member
states)

1)Dissemination
of specialized knowledge to Civil
Society and furnishing its members with understanding of the significance of the European Integration project,
thus enhancing the sense of European identity,

3)Promoting academic research of high calibre and the involvement of
young researchers and distinguished academics, thus facilitating the goal of a European Research Area.

Impact on the Field of Research: to determine the economic spill-over effect of the
EMU in microeconomic level and in regional development, on old, new and aspiring member states, to reinvigorate academic research
and stimulate public debate and awareness on the economic impact of EU
Integration.

Comments

This project has been funded with the support of the European
Commission. Relevant publications, communications and research work reflect only
the authors' views. Hence, the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use
which may be made of the information contained therein.